Cosmos
Cosmos is an absolute classic and a firm favourite here at Loukykvět. Because of their lightness and delicacy, they are among the most popular annuals for cutting. During the season, we cut hundreds of stems every day because they simply belong in summer bouquets. In the flower bed, they quickly create a wonderful volume and bloom tirelessly from summer until the first frosts. Although a traditional cosmos resembles a large daisy in shape, today's cultivars can be surprising. You can choose from fully double-flowered varieties as fluffy as cotton candy, flower shapes like little bundt cakes, or petals fused into interesting tubes. Their colours also go far beyond white and pink; you can choose from pastel yellow, peach, and deep burgundy tones. Growing them from seed is easy, and they will thrive even for complete beginners. You can start the plants early in spring by following our sowing guide, or opt for direct sowing straight into the soil later on. The main rule for cosmos is: the more you cut them for vases, the more new flowers they will produce.
Cosmos atrosanguineus
